WORKHOLDING

Product Guide

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Hardinge Workholding – Elmira, New York
A Hardinge Brown & Sharpe
collet requires more spread
than a lathe collet. The
exaggerated spread in this
photo shows the incredible
flexibility of a Hardinge collet
due to the multiple processes
that Hardinge uses to provide
the best value on the market.
From bar stock to finished
product – 100% in-house
Individual care goes into every collet, feed
finger and pad, at each manufacturing
process, from handling the initial bar stock
to polishing and laser etching. Generations
of skilled machine operators have taken
part in the many important processes of
producing a proper hardened and ground
collet. Hardinge has been manufacturing
workholding and industrial products for
all brands of lathes, mills and grinding
machines for over a century. Their process
expertise, precision and accuracy provides
a workholding product that is world-
renowned.
Acme-Gridley and New Britain S16 collets.
Hardness, Spring and Spread
A very important factor in manufacturing collets,
feed fingers and pads that are long lasting and
provide the performance you expect is the
raw material used and the heat treat process
control system to guarantee proper hardness and
tempering. Collets and feed fingers are prone to
breakage where the hardened area meets the
tempered area. Hardinge heat treat processes are
planned to eliminate breakage on critical design
areas to provide a long-lasting product that is not
subject to breakage and wear. Hardinge collets
are 5 to 7 points of Rockwell "C" harder than competitor’s products to provide a longer
lasting product. The harder the collet, the longer the life, reducing collet changeover
and downtime associated with collet changing. However, if a collet is too hard, it could
be brittle and break. It is the combination of hardness, spring and spread that Hardinge
has perfected over the years at their Elmira, New York facility.
Did you know? Many more hours go into the preparation of the material than go into the
machining of the collet size and shape.
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 Hardinge Workholding – Elmira, New York

Collet Concentricity Inspection

Concentricity is measured in terms of
Total Indicator Runout (TIR) using a
Hardinge Super-Precision®spindle. A
gage pin is inserted in the collet and the
TIR is measured at a set distance from
the spindle face depending on the order
hole size using a .00001" dial indicator. You
can be assured of a qualified inspection.
Standard collets will run .0005" or better,
while special accuracy collets will run .0002"
or better. This assures that the collet will
hold your part consistently during your
specified machining operations.

Workholding Hardinge checks the accuracy of the nose

angle of a headstock center using an optical
Page Reference: comparator measuring device.

Collets for Lathes, Mills, Grinding

.Machines and Fixtures… ………… 4
Collets for Automatics, Turret Lathes…
and Rotary Transfer Machines……… 6
.Sure-Grip® Expanding Collet Systems… 7 Laser-etching marks master collet pads in
the B-pad cell at Hardinge.
Swiss-Type Collets, Guide Bushings
.and Bar Loader Collets…………… 8
HQC® Quick-Change Collet Systems… 10
Machine Tool Builder
HCAC™ Collet Adaptation Chucks… … 11
Hardinge has provided metalworking leadership to the world for over a century. They
Rotary Systems… ……………… 12 have developed into a global leader with manufacturing facilities on three continents
Sure-Grip® 3-Jaw Power Chucks… … 14 and a presence in thirty countries.
Collet Blocks & CNC Tooling… …… 15
Tool Holders, Toolholder Collets, Hardinge continually integrates new and advanced technologies into their products
.and Bushings…………………… 16 and services to assist you in enhancing your operations. Hardinge manufactures a
Custom Manufacturing… ………… 18 broad range of machines for high-performance turning, vertical turning with integrated
automation, grinding, vertical machining and of course the industry’s premier line of
workholding and industrial products in Elmira, New York.

Hardinge is your unparalleled resource for technology, information, products and

performance – your performance.

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 Value in Workholding
Team up with the Hardinge Workholding
Group to add value to your material-cutting
processes and assembly operations. Work
with dedicated sales, design and application
engineers to solve difficult process problems,
or choose your standard collet or step chuck
knowing that quality and reliability comes
with the Hardinge name. Experience value
in longer lasting products, value in machine
uptime, value in workpiece accuracy and
value in your customer’s satisfaction.

Hardinge has explored and defined the

avenues of materials and processes to
perfect methods for gripping metals, wood,
plastic and glass; holding pins, electronic
components, pill capsules and pipes; fastening
tops on perfume bottles; crimping; and
expanding plastic tubing.

Leave the technical terms and expertise

to Hardinge, or browse the abundance of
Hardinge educational resources that can help
you recognize your specific requirements
or motivate changes to an existing process.
Hardinge offers comprehensive literature,
instruction manuals and parts lists to ease
the machine operator into a new product
or concept.

Shop online at www.hardingetooling.com

at any hour, any day of the week. Placing an
order, getting pricing or product availability
is safe and convenient and requires no
password.

Hardinge is a company that excels in

performance and reliability, eliminating
wasted time, inventory and cost. They are
continually improving all aspects of their
business to make themselves and their
customers more competitive.

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 Collets for Lathes, Mills, Grinding
Machines and Fixtures

Hardened and Ground Collets

Special Accuracy Collets
Emergency Collets
Extended-Nose Collets
Step Collets
Precision grinding
of the order hole Long Bearing Drill Collets
takes place on a Tripet
grinding machine in the Lensmaker Collets
5C cell. Collets are then
laser etched in the same Step Chucks and Closers
work cell.
Force-Limiting Step Chucks
Collet Stops
Dead-Length® Collets
Predictable Performance Dead-Length® Emergency Step Chucks
Hardinge is the world’s largest manufacturer of spindle tooling. With over a century of Dead-Length® Collet Ejector Stops
experience, they are a trusted partner for all of your workholding applications. Hardinge
Dead-Length® Spider Stop Step Chuck
collets are renowned for their accuracy and durability with the best total indicator
reading (TIR) in the industry. Choose from a large inventory of 5C, 16C, 20C, 25C Style "S" Master Collets and Pads
and 3J collets, emergency collets and step chucks, as well as B42 and B65 stationary Expanding Collets
collets. Let Hardinge solve your workholding problems such as hard-to-grip shapes B42 and B65 Stationary Collets
and surfaces, part length control, thin-wall turning, etc.
Manual Chucks
Micro-Machining and Laborator y Fixture Plates
Workholding
Hardinge supplies D-style, WW and 3C collets and step
chucks for instrument lathes, turret lathes and micro-drilling
machines for the medical, dental, electronic, watchmaking,
model engineering and related industries.

Force-Limiting
Step Chuck
engineered for
thin wall turning.

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Collets for Automatic Screw Machines
and Rotary Transfer Machines

Collets for Automatics Hydromat Collets

Stock delivery of a variety of styles,
shapes and sizes for all brands.
Hardinge manufactures workholding
solutions for EuroTurn, Gildemeister, Index,
Schütte, Tornos Multideco, Acme-Gridley,
Brown & Sharpe, Davenport, New Britain,
and most other brands of automatic lathes.
Products include solid collets, burring
collets, feed fingers, bushings, master
collets and pads. Fractional and metric
sizes available for European multi-spindle
machines.
Hardinge offers stock delivery on standard
round, hex and square sizes. Non-round
stock, special shapes and stepped-hole
collets are available. All hex and square
collets have two keyways, one to the corner
and one to the flat, for synchronization.
Custom collet manufacturing is available
for Hydromat and other rotary transfer
machines.

Turret Lathe Collets ID Pick-off Collet Assemblies

Hardinge manufactures collets for Bardons & Oliver, Foster, Gisholt, Jones & Lamson, Hardinge engineers ID pick-off collet
Morey, Pratt & Whitney, Warner & Swasey and most other brands of turret lathes. assemblies for Euroturn, Gildemeister
Choose from solid collets, master collets & pads and emergency collets & pads. and Tornos Deco that fit in the standard
OD pickoff attachments to save time
HQC® Quick-Change Collet Systems and money, eliminating the purchase and
installation of a costly ID pickoff attachment
Change from one size collet to another size in less than 20 seconds!
from the machine builder.
True parallel clamping minimizes stock "push back" and requires less
draw bar force to achieve the same gripping capability as conventional
collets. Less draw bar force greatly reduces the breakage of closing
fingers and pins common when the bar varies beyond the range of
a standard solid collet. Systems are available for Acme-Gridley, Cone,
New Britain and Wickman machines.

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 Sure-Grip® Expanding Collet Systems

Parallel Gripping
The Hardinge® Sure-Grip Expanding
Collet is a double-angle design that assures
true parallel gripping of the workpiece
with maximum torque. Generally, special
restrictors are not needed when gripping a
workpiece that is shorter than the collet’s
bearing diameter.

Dead-Length® Work Stop Take advantage of these benefits on your next ID gripping job
Hardinge is the expert when it comes to to save you time and money…
exact part length control. They patented • Instant centering of the arbor—no adjustment needed after mounting
the first Dead-Length 5C and 16C collets • Quick changeover
used for high-production manufacturing. • Wide gripping range for each collet
The Sure-Grip Expanding Collet has true • True parallel gripping even when gripping on half the collet body
part length control built into its design. • High gripping force
The workpiece locates against the face of • Light gripping on small parts with bores down to 1⁄8" (3.175mm)
the arbor or the face of the work stop to
• Built-in safety stop to prevent the collet from overexpanding
ensure no longitudinal end movement.The
• Exact part length control
collet draws the workpiece firmly against
• Consistency in collet capacity for different spindle styles
the stop, producing an extremely stable
(interchangeable collets)
part. The results are heavier cuts, better
surface finishes, and closer tolerances. Long
parts can be easily machined due to this
added stability.
Draw Plug

Specials
Collet
Sure-Grip Collets can be custom manuf-
Workpiece
actured for special applications for spindles,
sub-spindles and mill tables. Pick-off collets
are frequently engineered for Swiss and Sure-Grip Expanding Collet Systems are available for all brands of
multi-spindle machines. Splined or serrated machines – collet-style, spindle-mount style and center arbors.
surfaces can be made for special grips and
shapes, while recessed draw-plug styles The gripping range of each collet is +.015" to -.001"
might solve your short gripping problem. (+.38 to -.025mm) from its specified size.
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 Hardinge manufactures highly accurate and
reliable tools to produce small parts for
the medical and aerospace industries –
headstock collets, pick-off collets, carbide
guide bushings and bar loader collets.

Dedicated manufacturing teams and work

cells are established to provide 24-hour
delivery of collets and guide bushings
for Citizen, Hardinge, Star, Tornos, Traub
and Tsugami Lathes – as well as for
cam-operated lathes.

Swiss-Type Collets
Hardinge Swiss-type Collets are ground
to precise size and TIR to meet precision
machining requirements with a standard
accuracy that rivals the industry! Every collet
and guide bushing is inspected on a Hardinge
Super-Precision® (.000015" TIR) headstock
before reaching the stockroom. Hardinge
manufactures to Swiss quality, in the USA,
for all brands of Swiss-style machines and
cam-operated lathes. Extended-nose Collets
feature added nose length, flat or tapered,
for doing pick-off work or to compensate
for tooling interferences.

An Emergency Collet may be used when

a standard collet is not in your current
inventory. It can be machined to the desired
bore size and used until a hardened collet
arrives. Emergencies are also available in
extended-nose for added nose length. The
head of the collet is heat-treated to 40
Rockwell for easy machining.

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 Swiss-Style Collets, Guide Bushings
and Bar Loader Collets

TSG-20R guide bushings are turned, threaded and bored on a Hardinge

QUEST® TwinTurn® 65 twin-spindle, twin-turret CNC lathe with bar feed.
Simultaneous machining is one of the many methods Hardinge uses to
increase productivity.

Guide Bushings
Hardinge round Swiss Guide Bushings are carbide-lined to keep the stock clean and
unmarked. Specials are available in hardened steel, Meehanite lining, angular & zig-zag
slotted and extruded shapes. Escomatic counter collets and guide bushings can be
manufactured to order.

Bar Loader Collets

Hardinge manufactures bar loader collets for FMB, LNS and Robobar bar feeders.
Collets are available for other brands on request.

Tool and Tap Holders and Collets

Hardinge offers a complete line of toolholders, tap holders, toolholder collets, tap collets
and bushings that can be used on Swiss-type lathes. You’ll find reliable and economical
solutions for back-end, sub-spindle and end-working slides.

Custom ID Pick-off Collets

Custom expanding pick-off collets may be the solution for workpieces with delicate
outside threading or a thin wall, and may eliminate the time and cost involved with
second operations. A built-in spring ejector will drop each part into a basket or
conveyor for automated parts process.

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HQC® Quick-Change Collet Systems

The precision-engineered HQC® Quick-Change Collet System

is designed for use on automatic screw machines, Hardinge
collet-ready CNC lathes and all other chuck-style CNC
lathes with A2-5, A2-6 and A2-8 spindles.

Greater Gripping Force

& Faster Machining Times Quick-Change in 20 Seconds or Less
Since solid collets and master collets are Hardinge® HQC Quick-Change collets can be changed from one size collet to another
of a one-piece construction, considerable size in less than 20 seconds. This is accomplished by using a manual or hydraulic changing
force is required to flex the leaves of a wrench. Power units are available for the hydraulic wrenches.
solid collet and bring the gripping surface
in contact with the workpiece OD. Increase Productivity
Because there are no leaves in the HQC
Replace your 3-jaw power chuck with the HQC Quick-Change Collet System. The
system, additional gripping pressure is
reduction in weight and the unique, efficient design of the HQC System allow you to
directly applied to the workpiece. Higher
increase the spindle rpm without any concern for centrifugal forces. Hi-tech cutting
feed rates and higher spindle speeds are
tools, along with faster speeds and feeds, can now be used to boost your productivity
possible. Because of the extra gripping
beyond your previous experience. Chucking forces are higher than jaw chucks and
force, tool life increases and parts come
even higher than solid standard and master collets. The interferences associated
off the machine quicker.
with jaw chucks are nonexistent with the clean contours of the HQC Quick-Change
Collet System.
Ideal for Bar Work
The HQC Quick-Change Collet System has
a working range of ±1⁄64" (.396 mm) for
under a 2" diameter, and ±1⁄32" (.793mm)
for a 2" diameter and over, when used on True Parallel Gripping
automatic screw machines and a range
There is no collet shank. Therefore, the collet segments
of -1⁄64" to +.008" on CNC lathes. This
remain parallel to the stock even when there are variations
unique feature allows you to replace the
in the stock size. Parallel clamping minimizes stock "push
solid and master collets currently used
back" and requires less draw bar force to achieve the same
for bar work.
gripping capability as conventional collets.

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 HCAC® Collet Adaptation Chucks
Increased Productivity, Capability and Control Hardinge combines Sure-Grip parallel
when compared to 3-Jaw Chucks
• Faster job changeover using collets—5C, 16C, 3J, 22J, 35J, S15, S20,
S26, S30, #21 B&S, #22 B&S, B42, B60, DIN 90 and many more
• Higher spindle speeds for reduced cycle times
• More work envelope to machine longer workpieces
• Achieve higher precision
• Interchangeable Style "S" master pads accommodate a wide range
of workpiece sizes and configurations
• Exact part length control
• Improved concentricity for optimum part roundness
Hardinge HCAC Collet Chucks offer collet capability
for most brands of jaw chuck lathes.
Increase productivity, capability and control.
OD Sure-Grip®
Dead-Length® Collet Chucks
gripping technology, Dead-Length exact
part length control and a wide gripping
range into one collet chuck to increase
your productivity. Available in 42, 65 and
90mm sizes for A2-5, A2-6 and A2-8
spindle noses.
Dead-Length® Collet Chucks
The Hardinge A2-5 Dead-Length Collet
Chuck offers exact part length control,
maintains a .001" TIR and incorporates a
nonstick feature for increased productivity.
Available for most brand lathes with an
A2-5 spindle nose.
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 Zero Backlash, Gearless,
Direct-Drive Rotary Systems
Hardinge offers high speed and super-
precision positioning and repeatability to the
product mix. A wraparound torque motor
provides ZERO backlash and high servo
stiffness for rapid bidirectional response. Take
advantage of this affordable technology for
a competitive edge in the precision parts
machining industry!
—DD100, DD200, DD300
Zero Backlash, Gearless, Direct-Drive Rotary Systems
5C2 Rotary Systems
A beefy, dual-bearing spindle supports
heavier radial and axial loads. Industry
compatible for drop-in replacement. This
system is based on a long history of Hardinge
5C spindle and manual indexer designs – over
60 years of Hardinge-engineered and proven
mechanical elements guarantee an accurate,
repeatable and reliable performance!
—Singles, Duals, Triples and Quads
Enhanced 5C2 Rotary Systems
16C2 and 3J2 Rotary Systems
Unique to the industry, the 16C2 and 3J2
rotary systems meet the demand of larger
part positioning with complete workholding
flexibility. This affordable unit has an A2-5,
16C spindle to accept collets, step chucks,
expanding collets, chucks and face plates.
2-AXIS —Singles, Duals, and Triples

NEW
2-AXIS 2-Axis 5C2 Rotary Systems
Flexible, Quick-change 16C2 and 3J2 Rotary Systems Here is a solution to complex 5-axis
2-Axis 5C2 Rotary Systems machining that can eliminate second and
third operations in your shop! The tilting
A-axis is the standard 16C2 rotary unit
while the rotating B-axis is the standard 5C2
rotary unit. When used on a 3-axis VMC
this 2-axis positioning system will eliminate
the need for sine plates and other expensive
fixtures for angular milling.
—Singles, Duals, Triples and Quads

Trunnion Products
Hardinge Trunnion Systems have super
robust bearing supports. Choose from
plate or cube style trunnions. Tool up with
Hardinge collet blocks for multiple part
processing to increase output!
—5C2 and 16C2 Plate, 16C2 Cube
Multi-part Setup 5C and 16C Trunnion Products
2 2
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 Rotary Systems

Expect MORE from your Rotary System

MORE Productivity
All-Digital Servo Control MORE Accuracy
Hardinge's state-of-the-art servo control MORE Flexibility
features a multi-line display and will store up
to 50 programs. Infrared sensor capability MORE Speed
allows you to upload/download programs
from a pocket PC. Hardinge provides MORE to meet the needs
—Standard, Enhanced and Direct-Drive models of a demanding, highly-competitive precision parts
machining industry…

The Most Flexible, Quick-Change Workholding Concept on the Market…

Hardinge’s A2-4 (5C) and A2-5 (16C) spindle nose designs allow quick change between collets, expanding collets, step chucks,
jaw chucks and face plates. Common spindle tooling can be shared between the Hardinge Rotary System(s) and a lathe. The
gripping is in the spindle, closest to the spindle bearings, unlike surface-mounted adapters used on traditional rotary tables. Multiple
workholding options provide alternate gripping solutions for increased precision and capability.

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Sure-Grip® 3-Jaw Power Chucks and Jaws

FEA Design Analysis

Finite Element Analysis (FEA) techniques
are used to design and build Sure-
Grip Chucks to ensure optimum
rigidity and fatigue life. Unique design
software accurately depicts the structural
deflections, stress levels, thermal response
and vibration response of the assembled
components.

Extreme case loadings are modeled in FEA

to determine the effects. This technique
fine tunes the engineered design and aids
Lever-Operated and Fully Balanced
in defining operating specifications while
All Sure-Grip Power Chucks are lever-operated, counter-centrifugal and dynamically verifying the chuck life expectancy.
balanced. This enables you to continually operate your CNC lathe at higher spindle
speeds and feed rates with less concern for loss of jaw force normally associated with
Direct Mount
other manufacturer’s chucks.
Sure-Grip Power Chucks mount directly
to ANSI A2-4, A2-5, A2-6 and A2-8
spindles, eliminating the added tolerance
buildup when using special adapter plates.
Sure-Grip Power Chucks come standard
with 1.5mm x 60° serrated master jaws
designed to ISO specifications.

Hardinge Sure-Grip
Power Jaw Chuck parts are
hard milled on a special
accuracy Hardinge VMC700
Hardinge provides jaws
vertical machining center. for all brands of power
and manual chucks.
Quick-Change Sure-Grip Chucks
Maintain accuracy while increasing productivity with the Hardinge quick-change chuck.
The revolutionary patented top jaw design provides top jaw change with the simple
turn of a single locking bolt in less than one minute – much faster than conventional
jaws! The Hardinge-designed safety feature utilizes centrifugal force and a unique
locking system, eliminating the possibility of the quick-change jaws coming off during
operation. 6", 8", 10" and 12" chucks accept standard jaws.

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1C, 3C, 5C, 16C, 3J, 22J and 35J
Pneumatic and Hydraulic Collet Blocks
Hardinge has expanded their line of modular collet blocks to include a larger variety
of standard collet sizes so that you can utilize your existing collet inventory.
1C and 3C units operate on pneumatic or
hydraulic service. They have a dead-length
design for consistent part length control and
are ideal for smaller parts for the medical,
aerospace and defense industries.
Pneumatic 5C Collet Block
Hardinge’s air-open, spring-to-close collet
block has a fail-safe design to maintain
concentricity, without scrap, if loss of air
occurs. The 5C threaded-nose accepts
standard 5C tooling such as collets,
expanding collets, step chucks and manual
chucks. Use vertically or horizontally for
machining or assembly operations.
Collet Blocks and CNC Tooling
Pneumatic 16C Collet Block
The 16C collet block is pneumatically
actuated with a manually-operated valve.
The A2-5 spindle nose accepts closers
for step chuck work up to 6" (152.4mm)
diameter–collet stop required. Custom
multi-unit fixturing is available.
CAT-V and
BT-Flange
Toolholders
At Hardinge, their mission is
to provide the best value in
workholding products to meet
demanding production levels
and produce the quality of parts
required in a competitive industry.
When it comes to the tool holder,
value is all about precision and
reliability. Hardinge's standards
of performance are high to help
you achieve the level of accuracy
required for automotive, medical,
aerospace and the electronic
industries.
Hardinge CNC tool holding
systems are precision ground to
ensure a stable holder with the
best possibleTIR,resulting in better
surface finishes, longer tool life
and more accurate workpieces.
Their AT-3 (and better) accuracy
for the shank taper on all tool
holders exceeds ANSI Standards
by a minimum of 35%.
Hardinge offers a full line of tool
holders for BT and CAT-V flange
machine spindles. Styles include
collet-style, shell mill, semi-flush
slitting saw, stub arbor, tapping
(floating and rigid), boring tool,
Jacobs chuck, Morse taper, and
blanks.
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 Hardinge is unique as a workholding
product manufacturer. They have over a
century of experience in manufacturing
machine tools as well as the tooling that
they use. Hardinge tool holding systems
are used in the production of their own
machine components as well as in their
own workholding production cells. They put
Hardinge tool holding systems to-the-test
around the clock in their own manufacturing
facilities.

Hardinge is an ISO-certified facility with

a Total Quality Program focusing on
continuous improvement to meet the
demanding needs of their customers.

R8 ER-style tool holding system

for knee mills.

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 Tool Holders, Toolholder Collets and Bushings

ER-Style Collets & Tap Collets Tool Holders and Toolholder Collets
ER-Style Collet Holders Single- and double-angle toolholder collets feature a multi-slot design to provide
maximum gripping force for efficient "push-back" control. This control helps prolong
DA Double-Angle Collets & Holders
tool life which reduces machine downtime to produce more pieces per hour. All locating
TG-Style Collets surfaces are precision ground to assure extremely close tolerances. Most of these collets
HDO-Style Collets feature a compression range of up to 1/64" (.3968mm). Hardinge’s manufacturing process
HF-Style Collets ensures that each collet will have a TIR (Total Indicator Reading) of .0005" (.0127mm)
or less. Styles include ER, DA, TG, HDO and HF. Choose from a selection of ER-Style
Cincinnati Monoset Collets
tool holders and double-angle extension tool holders. Standard-style toolholder collets
1C Collets & Holders such as Cincinnati Monoset and Hardinge 1C collets are available.
Hardinge TT Tap Collets & Holders
GK Self-Feeding Tap Collets & Drivers Quick-Change Tap Collets and Holders
Bilz-Style Quick-Change Tap Collets Quick-Change Tap Collets are used throughout the industry for mounting into Bilz-
style and other popular tapping holders. Many taper-flange milling machine tap holders
use these collets. The quick-change feature allows changing the tap without removing
HDB Bushings the collet from its holder. This feature ensures precise length control from one tap to
HDC Bushings another of the same length.
HDZ Bushings
Hardened and Ground Bushings
HD-Style bushings are hardened and precision ground inside and out. The hardness
and resiliency manufactured into Hardinge® bushings make them the longest lasting
and most accurate bushings in the industry. HDB, HDC, and HDZ bushing styles are
available.

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Custom Application Manufacturing

You can’t always get by with an off-the-

shelf collet or workholding device. As a
matter of fact, sometimes custom-made
could save you money as well as setup
and cycle times.

Collets, expanding collets, feed fingers, step

chucks, special accuracies, special shapes
and fixturing are some of the common
products made daily at Hardinge. Hardinge
specializes in solutions for extruded stock,
non-round parts, eccentric, off-center and
stepped parts. Hardinge will work closely
with you to solve your individual needs
Angular Slotted and Zig-Zag while working within your parameters. The Design and Application Engineers have
Assembly Production over a century of combined experience. Top-of-the-line machine tools and dedicated,
Bearing Relief highly-skilled machinists can help expand your capabilities. Wire and Ram (EDM)
Customized by Application electrical discharge machines allow custom collet shapes and stepped-holes. Precision
Custom Serrations grinding machines, milling machines and CNC lathes are maintained in top form for
fast, dependable throughput.
Dead-Length® Step Chucks
Double-Head
Expanding Collets / Internal Gripping
Extended Nose
Extruded
Flat Face
Force-Limiting Step Chucks
High Production Machines
Off-Center, Eccentric
Oversize Step Chucks and Closers
Over-The-Shoulder
Round Off-The-Spindle Fixturing
Special Material Gripping
Special Shapes & Accuracies Submerged ram EDM (electrical discharge Special-shaped through-hole is being cut
Stepped, Single & Multi-Stepped machining) removes material via an
electrode – ideal for stepped-hole collets.
using a wire EDM (electrical discharge
machine).
Synchronized Collets
Tapered
Threaded
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 Custom Application Manufacturing

Specials are manufactured to
rigid specifications, including
material, proper heat treat and
machined accuracy. Hardinge
will work with you for the Specialty and High Production Machines
fastest possible delivery time to
No job is too complex or unusual! Hardinge’s team of experts can provide an accurate
meet your deadline.Quite often
and reliable solution while minimizing your setup and handling without compromising
a stock item can be altered to
the integrity of your machine.You’ll experience less breakage and wear with Hardinge
meet your requirements.
workholding products…and that means more uptime on your machine!

• Hold pins and electronic components inserted on boards

• Hold pill capsules for assembly
• Hold pipes for bending into tail pipes and bumpers
• Fasten tops on perfume bottles
• Crimping with expanding collets
• Hold engine valves for grinding
• Expand plastic tubing
• Hold long delicate glass tubes

Master pads made

Non-Typical from Nylatron to
eliminate marking
Workpiece Materials the workpiece.

Often it is necessary to hold a soft or brittle workpiece, a part that cannot be marked
or scratched, or a thin-walled part. Hardinge can provide a gripping solution for all
types of workpiece materials.

Special Collets are available to hold glass rods, optical lenses, pill capsules, plastics and
wood. Hardinge has experience with all types of materials including brass and aluminum
extrusions, castings and die castings.

Hardinge Design and

Applications Engineers
have over a century of
combined experience
State-of-the-Art design
technology

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 Spindle Tooling for Manual & CNC Lathes

Collets for Automatics, Turret Lathes & Rotary Transfer Machines

Tooling for Grinding Machines

Swiss-Type Collets, Guide Bushings & Barloader Collets

HQC® Quick-Change Collet Systems

Sure-Grip® Expanding Collet Systems

HCAC® Collet Adaptation Chucks

Sure-Grip® 3-Jaw Power Chucks

Chuck Jaws

Toolholder Collets, Bushings & Tool Holders

Precision CNC Tooling for Mills

Collet Blocks

Rotary Products

Custom Workholding

Industrial Products

Machine Tools

Hardinge Inc. One Hardinge Drive | P.O. Box 1507 | Elmira, New York 14902-1507 USA
USA: 800-843-8801, or 607-378-4022 | Canada: 800-468-5946 | Fax: 607-734-3886
To Order Online: www.hardingetooling.com | Corporate Homepage: www.hardinge.com | E-mail: info@hardingetooling.com | Order Support: www.hardingetooling.com

All specifications subject to change without notice. All marks indicated by ® and ™ are trademarks of Hardinge Inc. Brochure #2353E • Litho in USA • ©Hardinge Inc. 2008 • 7.5M May 2008